Cheap Apartments for Rent in Central Contra Costa, CA from $1,700 (28 Rentals)

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100 Boyd
$1,784 - $2,034
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$1,773 - $2,023
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$1,784 - $2,034
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100 Boyd

100 Boyd RdPleasant Hill, CA 94523
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eaves Walnut Creek
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$1,908 - $2,787
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$1,823 - $2,702
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$85

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$1,908 - $2,787
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eaves Walnut Creek

1445 Treat BlvdWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Avalon Walnut Ridge
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$2,062 - $3,460
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$1,973 - $3,371
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$89

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$2,062 - $3,460
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Avalon Walnut Ridge

121 Roble RdWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Oak & Iron
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$2,089 - $2,730
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$2,083 - $2,724
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$2,089 - $2,730
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Oak & Iron

1100 Lincoln AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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The Boulders
$2,174 - $2,736
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$2,170 - $2,732
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$2,174 - $2,736
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The Boulders

530 N Civic DrWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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Vaya
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$2,261 - $3,994
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$2,223 - $3,956
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$38

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$2,261 - $3,994
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Vaya

1800 Lacassie AveWalnut Creek, CA 94596
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1595 Sunnyvale AveWalnut Creek, CA 94597
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Cheapest Available Central Contra Costa Apartments for Rent and Nearby

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in Central Contra Costa, CA is a Studio unit found at Park Regency Apartments in the College Park neighborhood priced from $1,763. Mountain View Apartments in the College Park neighborhood has the second lowest priced unit, which is a Studio apartment currently listed from $1,818. Here is today’s list of the most affordable Central Contra Costa apartments for rent:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Park Regency ApartmentsThe Cambridge C2Studio,1BA$1,763
Mountain View ApartmentsStudioStudio,1BA$1,818
IMT Pleasant HillE2Studio,1BA$1,820
Spring MeadowStudioStudio,1BA$1,890
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$1,908
100 BoydMedium 1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,959
The Enclave1 Bed 1 Bath1BR,1BA$1,979
2323 San Juan AveStudioStudio,1BA$2,050
The Grove at Walnut CreekStudioStudio,1BA$2,053
Oak & Iron1 Bedroom, 1 Bath B - 1100 Lincoln Ave1BR,1BA$2,089

Best Value Apartments for Rent in Central Contra Costa, CA and Nearby

As of February 14, 2026 the best value apartment in the Central Contra Costa area is the $2.02 price per square foot 3Bed/3.5Bath Model at Geary Road Townhomes in the in the Gregory Gardens neighborhood starting from $4,100. The second greatest value Central Contra Costa apartment is the 2x2-1028 Model at Villa Montanaro starting at $3,299 with a $3.21 price per square foot in the Southern Concord neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Central Contra Costa apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
Geary Road Townhomes3Bed/3.5Bath3BR,3.5BA$2.02
Villa Montanaro2x2-10282BR,2BA$3.21
Shutters Apartments2x22BR,2BA$2.61
Kingston Place ApartmentsCantabury2BR,1.5BA$2.55
Park Vista ApartmentsPark Vista 2x12BR,1BA$2.60
The WindsorBristol1BR,1BA$3.49
Walnut Hill1x1 Den1BR,1BA$3.41
Stoneridge Luxury Apartments1 Bed 1 Bath B1BR,1BA$3.44
The BoulevardFlat1BR,1BA$3.27
eaves Walnut Creek6011BR,1BA$3.17

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Central Contra Costa Apartments

What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Central Contra Costa?

Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Central Contra Costa is at Park Regency Apartments listed at $1,763.

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment is $1,908 at eaves Walnut Creek.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Central Contra Costa Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Central Contra Costa is starting from $2,208 at Park Vista Apartments.

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